Author Martin Meredith and 'The Fate of Africa' Journalist and historian Martin Meredith has written extensively on Africa and its recent history. His new book is The Fate of Africa: From the Hopes of Freedom to the Heart of Despair.

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Author Martin Meredith and 'The Fate of Africa'

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Journalist and historian Martin Meredith has written extensively on Africa and its recent history. His new book is The Fate of Africa: From the Hopes of Freedom to the Heart of Despair.

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London Bombings Overshadow G8 Summit

Climate change and development in Africa are the two big policy issues at this year's G8 summit.